Pullet not laying

[closetfan]

I have an eight month old welsummer who's still not laying.

But I'm not 100% sure shes not laying. I thought I had a small egg from her months ago. But no more. Also she goes through these periods of being lethargic, then I find the remnants of an egg shortly after and she's back to normal. But any of the other 8 could lay a shelless egg. That has happened 3 times.

There's plenty of calcium provided, both oyster and eggshells.

So what's anyone's thoughts?

 

[Jack Czerwonka]

I have an eight month old welsummer who's still not laying.

But I'm not 100% sure shes not laying. I thought I had a small egg from her months ago. But no more. Also she goes through these periods of being lethargic, then I find the remnants of an egg shortly after and she's back to normal. But any of the other 8 could lay a shelless egg. That has happened 3 times.

There's plenty of calcium provided, both oyster and eggshells.

So what's anyone's thoughts?

Try getting a higher protein food i had this with my chicken because i had a 16 percent protein food

 

[ChickNanny13]

I stopped feeding layer when I read about protein needed for reproducing ... Have since fed Flock Raiser (20%) with Oyster Shells in a separate dish. Haven't regretted the change. Also no more feed for different stages in life, no more concern/worries about chicks/Roos eating too much layer (calcium levels too high for their system).

 

[aart]

But I'm not 100% sure shes not laying. I thought I had a small egg from her months ago. But no more. Also she goes through these periods of being lethargic, then I find the remnants of an egg shortly after and she's back to normal.

Here some tips for telling...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

I've seen the lethargy, moving slowly and/or standing stock still staring out into the distance, just before a softshell egg emerges..then back to norma activity. I must feel weird.

She may just be a 'lemon'(slang for a defective product).

 

[Cayuga momma]

If you're not sure if she is laying you could put some food coloring on her vent. If you find an egg with food coloring on it, you will know she is laying.